Big-bodied Purdue DT with starter experience and run-stuffing upside
Harkless profiles as a sturdy interior defender who can occupy double teams and help anchor the run game; in 2025 at Purdue, he started all 12 games and posted 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks, showing he can contribute beyond pure space-eating duties. He was a three-star recruit and ranked among Kentucky’s better prospects coming out of Frederick Douglass, and his move to a nose-tackle role suggests a fit for teams needing a physical, assignment-sound DL with proven starting experience. Recent reports also indicate he entered the transfer portal, so roster fit and role clarity matter.
